Spiaggia di Frugoso
anchorage · Elba · Tuscany
Spiaggia di Frugoso is an anchorage on the island of Elba, in the Tuscany cruising area.
The nearest town is Portoferraio.
Also known as Capo Vita, Case Giannone and Martella.
The bay opens towards the north-north-east (24°).
Shelter by wind direction
Good shelter in south, south-west and west wind.
Partial shelter in south-east (sirocco) wind.
No shelter in north (tramontana), north-east, east and north-west wind.
In the most open sector, up to 30 NM of open water towards the north.
Swell can come in from east-north-east to east (72°–92°).
Swell can come in from north-north-west to east-north-east (332°–60°).
- sheltered
- partly
- exposed
Shelter is estimated from open water and swell, not from wind strength: a strong wind can still gust over the land.
Here, shelter depends on tonight's wind. Seadromy reads the forecast and tells you before you leave.
Seabed, depth and room
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot.
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
Room to anchor: medium (about 2.4 ha).
Approach
Direct approach from open water; the routing point lies 0.1 NM from the anchoring spot.
Marked on the nautical chart as: anchorage.
Protected area and seagrass
Spiaggia di Frugoso lies in the protected area Arcipelago Toscano National Park: check its rules (anchoring, speed, buoys) before you arrive.
Ashore and services
Beach within 300 m.
Road within 400 m: busy in the afternoon.
A few houses ashore (13 buildings within 600 m).
Nothing ashore: a wild anchorage.
Where to go when the wind turns
When the wind makes this place exposed, the nearest places rated as well sheltered are:
- In north wind: Marina di Salivoli, 4.8 NM by sea.
- In north-east wind: La Rivercina, 3.5 NM by sea.
- In east wind: Cala Mandriola, 1.6 NM by sea.
- In south-east wind: Cala Forno la Vecchia, 1.1 NM by sea.
- In north-west wind: Spiaggia di Ripabianca, 3.7 NM by sea.
Nearby anchorages and ports
- Capo Castello cove · 0.9 NM by sea
- Cala Forno la Vecchia cove · 1.1 NM by sea
- Porto di Cavo marina · 1.3 NM by sea
- Cala Mandriola cove · 1.6 NM by sea
- Cala del Telegrafo cove · 1.8 NM by sea
- Spiaggia del Direttore cove · 2.1 NM by sea
Sheltered anchorages of Tuscany by wind
More places – Elba
Questions
Is Spiaggia di Frugoso sheltered from the tramontana?
No. It is exposed in north wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Marina di Salivoli, 4.8 NM by sea.
Is Spiaggia di Frugoso sheltered from the sirocco?
Partly. Shelter is rated fair in south-east wind. The nearest well-sheltered place is Cala Forno la Vecchia, 1.1 NM by sea.
How deep is the water at Spiaggia di Frugoso?
Depth near the anchoring spot: about 5 m (EMODnet bathymetry, indicative).
What is the seabed at Spiaggia di Frugoso?
Satellite imagery shows light, sandy patches around the anchoring spot. Room to anchor: medium (about 2.4 ha).
Can you spend the night at Spiaggia di Frugoso?
It depends on the wind of the night: Seadromy picks the evening anchorage with the forecast of the day.